Victor Atencio
Aug 22, 2020
Victor Atencio, 35, a resident of Chamisal, passed away from a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 22, 2020. He is proceeded in death her by his grandfather’s Esequiel Romero and Victor B. Atencio, Aunts Aileen Romero, Victoria Atencio, Deborah Atencio, and a great dear aunt Carolina Rodriguez, Cousin Sean Velarde.
Victor joined...
Vicentita Esquibel
Aug 21, 2020
Vicentita (Tita) A. Esquibel, 88 a resident of Alcalde, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, August 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucas and Adela Trujillo; father and mother-in-law, Lucardio and Encarnacion Esquibel; husband Eloy Esquibel; sons, Derrick, Donald, and Daniel Eli Esquibel; grandson who was raised like a son, Donald...
Jessie Gallegos
Aug 20, 2020
Jessie Alan Gallegos “Rambo/Chendo”, 53 a resident of El Guache, passed away on Thursday, August 20,2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Luciano Gallegos; paternal grandparents , Santiago & Dilia Gallegos; maternal grandparents, Epifanio & Eleonor Roybal; sister, Diolinda “Marie” Gallegos; infant brother, Phil. Brother in law, Tim Torrey.
He spent most of his time...
Adela Martinez
Aug 20, 2020
ADELA M. MARTINEZ ,70, A resident of Espanola, passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday August 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher W. Martinez, parents Margarito and Esquipula Romero; Sisters Isabell Abeyta (Charlie), Laura Vigil (Larry), Frances Cottrell (James), Jenny Archuleta, Mary Stella Archuleta, Brothers, Johnny “Mambo” Romero, Juan Montoya, Horace Montoya. Adela worked for the Espanola Public Schools for...
Billy Trujillo
Aug 20, 2020
Billy Trujillo, 82 years old and a long-life resident of El Rancho passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 peacefully at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Ursulita Trujillo; his only daughter, Sandra Ortiz; brother, Tony Trujillo; brothers-in-law, Robert Gutierrez and Fernando Roybal. He is survived by his spouse of 60...
Tawny Trujillo
Aug 18, 2020
Tawny Serina Trujillo (Jaillet), 27 years old a resident of Pojoaque, NM, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday August 18th 2020. Tawny was a very loving, caring person who had a true love for her children, family, and music. Tawny will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her. Tawny was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents...
Kenneth Trujillo
Aug 18, 2020
Kenneth B. Trujillo (KT), a resident of Rio Rancho whose heart belonged to Rio Chiquito left this earth on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Kenny was preceded in death by his great grandparents Estevan and Clarita Trujillo of Rio Chiquito, Gabriel and Ida Maestas of Alcalde, Grandpa Santiago of Albuquerque, and Grandpa Joe Martinez of Hernandez. Uncles, Albert, David Trujillo,...
Raymond Casias
Aug 17, 2020
Raymond Andrew Casias (Ray Ray, Daddy Ray Ray, Tata Ray Ray) went home to be with Jesus on Monday, August 17, 2020, in his hometown of Espanola, surrounded by his three daughters and devoted wife of 40 years. Ray was born to Ramon and Marcia Casias on October 6, 1954. He grew up with two older sisters, Wilma...
Dilia Martinez
Aug 15, 2020
Dilia Martinez, passed away peacefully in the early morning of August 15th, 2020 at home with her family at her side. She was born in Cuarteles on September 9th, 1940 to Ascension and Esther Martinez. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Gilberto “Gillie” Martinez, her sons Rodney (Michelle), Tim (Jennifer), Dominic (Stephanie), and Matthew (Tina). She is...
Dino Martinez
Aug 14, 2020
Secundino "Dino" Martinez, a gifted artist, son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, father of three children, and friend, passed away at age 38.
Dino was born on May 24,1982, to Dino & Enedina Martinez in Espanola, New Mexico. He is cherished by his parents as their only son and doted upon by his four sisters who love him...
Patricia Mendius (Pat)
Aug 13, 2020
On August 13, 2020, Patricia Winter Mendius, (“Pat”), peacefully passed away at the age of 96 in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Her daughter, Louise Mendius, was by her side, while her other children were with her spiritually, but not physically, because of Covid-19 restrictions. Pat was born July 9, 1924 in Davenport, Iowa to Helen Dodd and Otho E. Winter....
Lee Maestas
Aug 12, 2020
Lee Floyd Maestas , 83, A resident of Grants, NM went to be with our Lord on August 12, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Lee was born on November 28, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan D. and Corina “Trujillo” Maestas; daughter, Patricia Armijo; brothers, Emerson Maestas, Paul G. Maestas and Juan Maestas, sister, Mae Roybal; father and mother-in-law, Frumencio...
DeeAnna Martinez
Aug 10, 2020
DEEANNA MARTINEZ, 72, a resident of Santa Fe formerly of Espanola passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillian Newton, father, Rocky Newton; stepmother, Eulalia Newton; ex-husband Andres W. Martinez Sr.; grandparents, Edmond and Agnes Cambell, brother, Jess Tomey; children, Andy Martinez Jr., Charley Martinez; in-laws, J.D. Sr. and Rosalia Martinez...
Placida Roybal
Aug 10, 2020
Placida N. Roybal , our beloved mother, grandmother & friend went to her heavenly father on Monday, August 10, 2020 in Albuquerque at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maclovio and Eufemia Torrez; brothers, Maclovio Jr., Ciriaco, Eduardo and Samuel; sisters, Senovia and Pricilla. Placida is survived by her son, Steve...
Melvin (Mel) O'Shea
Aug 10, 2020
Melvin Charles O’Shea
April 9, 1929 – August 10, 2020
Melvin (Mel) O’Shea was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on Monday, August 10, 2020. He was born April 9, 1929 in the family farmhouse in Cascade, Iowa to James P. O’Shea and Veronica Strang. He was their fourth child of five. He is predeceased...
Elias Velarde Courtesy Announcement
Aug 9, 2020
Elias Estevan Velarde 84, a lifelong resident of Ojo Sarco passed away on August 9, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Chimayo with a burial to follow at the Ojo Sarco Cemetery.
Roberto Perea
Aug 8, 2020
Roberto Perea aka Robert "Rob” Robert was only 58 years old when the Lord called him home. No more pain, no more worries just eternal rest. Robert passed away peacefully with his little sister by his side in the early morning hours on Saturday, August 8, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents Cayetano and Ramona Perea, his big...
Orlando Watson Sr.
Aug 7, 2020
On Friday, August 07th, 2020 Orlando Watson Sr, loving friend, and father of four went to be with the Lord at the age of 81. Orlando was born on February 12th, 1939. He was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe. He started his career early in life as a delivery boy, served in the US Army, a surveyor, a...
Barbara (Ortega) Quinlan
Aug 7, 2020
BARBARA DIANE (ORTEGA) QUINLAN
On August 7, 2020, Barbara Diane Quinlan rode her favorite horse, “Eagle”, into the arms of her heavenly father after succumbing to complications resulting from years of diabetes and kidney disease. She fought a long, valiant battle and never gave up the hope of someday receiving a donor kidney. Barbara was born October...
Allan Lujan
Aug 6, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Allan Isaac Joseph Lujan announces his unexpected passing on Thursday, August 6th 2020, at the young age of 51.
Allan was born January 18th, 1969 to Isaac and Katie Lujan and grew up in Penasco, New Mexico. After graduating from Penasco High School in 1987, he moved to...
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